Collection Of Historical Engravings

Lot 1501 limit € 20

8 framed sheets in total, with 4 maps: 1 x copper engraving with border coloring, "MAP of the KINGDOM OF PORTUGAL", with a depiction of the solar system according to Johann Elert Bode, ed. Franz Johann Josef von Reilly, "of Reilly'sche maps and works of art wear comptoir.", Ortsbez. and dated "Vienna 1795", with 1 x hand-colored copper engraving, map of the Netherlands, titled "PLAN van de Battailje by DENAIN", printed in Amsterdam by Nicolaus Visscher, also 2 x border-colored steel engravings, each with maps from "MEYERS HANDATLAS", as well 1 x "Die OSTSEE", plus 2 copper engravings, each titled "Passementerie Ourdissoir", representation of the machines and tools of a textile factory, made by Benard according to drawings by Lancotte, each numbered Pl. I and II as well as 2 copper engravings, including 1 x caricature about the artist's work, titled "A HASTY SKETCH - BEFORE THE ADVANCED PRUSSIAN POSTS" at the bottom, 1 x representation of a ruler after William Hogarth, titled "King Henry the Eight & Anna Bullen" at the bottom. Manufactured by T. Cook, published by G & J. Robinson in October 1801 in London, sheets partly with a central crease, each behind glass in the frame, signs of age (including partly stained, browned, partly foxed), sheet up to approx. 62.5 x 88 cm, with frame up to approx. 68.5 x 94 cm